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Willow Bridge Estate is an exciting and significant new addition to the wine world industry. In less than a decade, the Estate has produced an impressive array of outstanding wines, most notably the classic Black Dog Shiraz. The vineyard is a family owned business that is operated by principals Jeff and Vicki Dewar, who bought the picturesque 180-hectare hillside property in 1996. From day one, the family shared a vision to produce premium quality varietal wines for both domestic and international markets. The Estate is located in a hidden jewel of the winemaking region of south-west Western Australia called the Ferguson Valley. The scenic Ferguson Valley is located just 20 minutes from the City of Bunbury.

Crooked Brook Forest is a beautiful stretch of Jarrah and Marri forest with numerous first class walk trails and scenic lookouts. Take one of four walk trails ranging from 600 metres to 10 kilometres to explore the natural beauty of the forest. Listed as one of the top 10 trails in Western Australia, the local community have taken pride in ensuring the forest can be enjoyed by all. The forest path has been laid using rammed earth and provides easy access to the forest and nearby waterfall even for those with wheelchairs or prams. Stop along the way for a bite to eat using the barbeque and picnic facilities, which feature tables suitable for wheelchairs. Discover the profusion of wildflowers scattered throughout the forest. Informative plaques spread along the trails provide information about the native species and the history of the forest. If you want to undertake a more challenging walk along the extended trail, you will be rewarded with picturesque scenic views of Bunbury and the neighbouring Ferguson Valley. Crooked Brook Forest is a 15 minute drive from Dardanup, half an hour south of Bunbury and two hours drive south of Perth.

The Forest Path Top Trail at Crooked Brook is a hidden jewel for those with limited access, providing easy access to an area of natural bushland in Dardanup, 25 kilometres from Bunbury, Western Australia. The 600 metre wheelchair accessible walk path features interpretive signage about the flora and fauna with plenty of bench seats. Forest Path is a simple, well thought out concrete loop trail that circumnavigates Crooked Brook, and is accessible in the wet. The covered shelter has picnic tables accessible for wheel chairs, gas barbeques and a wheelchair accessible drop toilet. Other trails in the conservation park include the 10 kilometre Marri Walk, three kilometre Wildflower Walk and the 1.5 kilometre Jarrah Walk. The Jarrah and Wildflower circuits are more rugged trails showcasing spectacular wildflowers in spring. Winter and spring rains also feed the Brook making it an impressive sight. The perfect spot for a picnic, there is ample parking for buses, cars and caravans, information, toilets and picnic tables.

A visit to the Dardanup Heritage Park provides a unique opportunity to witness one man's passion for collecting and restoring vintage machinery. The extensive 6,500 square metre collection includes farming and industrial machinery such as tractors, horse drawn equipment, engines and bull dozers. The creator of the park, Gary Brookes started restoring tractors as a hobby, before taking on the restoration of a range of other machinery and equipment. Much of the equipment dates back one hundred years or more. Every piece of equipment is still fully operational demonstrating the dedication Brookes made to the restoration of his collection. Take a break during your visit to enjoy a delicious meal or snack at the tea rooms before completing your tour of the park. There is also a craft shop worth visiting, which offers a range of souvenirs and crafts for sale. Dardanup Heritage Park is a leisurely 20 minute drive from Bunbury and two and a half hours drive south of Perth.

The Grizzly Trail is the highlight in a network of mountain bike trails developed for experienced and novice riders in the Wellington National Park near Collie, Western Australia. This Top Trail is narrow with obstacles and technical mountain bike features for those who are up for the challenge. The Mount Lennard Mountain bike area contains approximately 40 kilometres of trails of varying difficulties for mountain bikers of all levels. The trails tightly weave through the mature jarrah forest, and granite outcrops to provide spectacular views of the lower Collie River Valley. The valley supports unspoiled vegetation, providing habitat for marron, kangaroos, cockatoos, many of the native marsupials and over 300 varieties of colourful wildflowers. The challenging Grizzly Trail has two trailheads - Pile Road and Lennard Road. This tight single track meanders through six kilometres or jarrah forest adjacent to Pile road. Descending from Mt Lennard Trailhead the average four percent grade provides an intimate forest experience all the way to the Pile Road area and a moderate up hill climb when ridden in the opposite direction. The ride offers challenges for beginners to old pros with bermed turns and log rides for those who are up for the challenge.